Easy Creamy 3-Ingredient No-Bake Strawberry Mousse
A quick and simple no-bake strawberry mousse made with just three ingredients: fresh strawberries, heavy cream, and sugar. This light and airy dessert is perfect for busy cooks and dessert lovers alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Rinse and hull 1 ½ cups of fresh strawberries. Chop roughly and place in a blender or food processor.
- Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the strawberries and blend until smooth but still vibrant pink. Taste and adjust sugar if needed. Set aside.
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge or freezer for 5-10 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the strawberry puree into the whipped cream with a spatula using soft, sweeping folds to keep air in the mixture.
- Spoon the mousse into serving glasses or bowls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with a fresh strawberry slice or mint leaf.
Notes
Keep all equipment and cream cold for best whipping results. Do not overbeat the cream to avoid turning it into butter. Fold gently to keep the mousse light and airy. If mousse is watery, strain excess juice from strawberries or add dissolved gelatin for firmer set. Can substitute heavy cream with whipped coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup per serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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